Class Description: Laura Katz is a ballet choreographer, scholar and pedagogue. She has received certification in the Vaganova method of classical ballet pedagogy as well as being an ABT certified teacher. This is a progressive and developmental ballet class, using a combined approach drawn from American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum and the Vaganova system of ballet training. Focusing on simplicity in style and efficiency in movement, these classes will help students understand their body, preparing them for rehearsal and performance. The class is divided equally between 40 minutes of barre, center floor exercises and allegro.

Jennifer's class is based on the concepts of the Martha Graham technique. While honoring the choreography and structure of the Graham tradition, her approach to the technique class is heavily influenced by her research in dance medicine, biomechanics, kinesiology, and numerous methodologies for training the dancer body. Floor work will make up the first half of the class; focusing deeply on the roots of the technique; the contraction, release, and the spiral of the torso. Center floor incorporates the limbs in specific exercises to develop coordination, strength and balance. Class culminates with phrases of choreography moving through space and encourages individual expression through the use of dynamic phrasing, musicality and theatrical interpretation.

Gyrokinesis: Group ClassesWednesdays: 9:00-10:00am

About Evalina: Evalina has been practicing GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS since 2002. She has been teaching GYROTONIC since 2005 and GYROKINESIS since 2006. She has studied with many talented Master Trainers, including, Debra Rose, Anjali Austin, Billy Macagnone, Young-ah Kim, Leda Franklin, Lisa Marie Goodwin-Rice, Erica Hassan, Angela Crowley, Mariarosa Guglielmi, Vincent Macagnone, Juergen Bamberger, snd Bradley Kreamer, as well as with Juliu Horvath himself. The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM has transformed the way she moves and been essential to supporting her body throughout her professional dance career. Evalina is passionate about sharing the system with her students.

Cost: $10 (accepts cash/check at class). Learn more about Evalina and Gyro by visiting her website HERE